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Dr. Frank Walter, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Frank Walter, MD
4.9 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Walter, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Portage, WI.
Dr. Frank Walter, MD
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Dr. Frank Walter, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 51
Portage, WI
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Frank Walter, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Portage, WI.

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Dr. Walter graduated from Medical College Wisconsin in 2001 and completed a residency at Wayne State University.Dr. Frank Walter, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Portage, WI and has 23 years experience. Dr. Walter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital and Aspirus Riverview Hospital. At present, Dr. Walter received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Walter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Walter is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trigger Finger Release
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger Release
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Disorders
Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Fat Embolism
Fibular Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Infective Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Scapular Fracture
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Signature Health Plan
  • Blue Preferred Network-WI
    Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
    Blue Preferred - WI POS
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue PPO
  • Standard Network HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital & Clinics
    2817 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
  2. 2 David L. Scherwinski M.D. S.C.
    140 24th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

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4.9
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 09, 2024
Dr. Frank Walters is the most amazing, compassionate, caring, understanding, Doctor. He has a heart of Gold and he treats his patience so amazing by listening to them and his services are outstanding. He did a right shoulder rotator cuff repair for me and that was my 46th surgery. I could trust him with my life and not hav a single thing to worry about. If you want the job done perfectly properly correctly with the most up respected doctor in the world Dr Walters is the number one. I can't thank him and his team enough for the amazing job and work, take care from everyone was beyond amazing.. I will be referring everybody I know that needs surgery to Dr. Frank Walters. You will always be my first choice... Thank for everything. Jill Buchkowski
Jill Buchkowski — Jan 09, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College Wisconsin
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Detroit Rec Hospital and University Health Center
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Walter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walter's profile.

Dr. Frank Walter, MD is affiliated with Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital and Aspirus Riverview Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Frank Walter, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital

    2817 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI

  • Aspirus Riverview Hospital

    410 Dewey St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI